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Camp Swift, TX
Census-designated place in Bastrop County, Texas.
Population
8,239
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
682
ZIP codes
0
Camp Swift and its ZIP codes
Camp Swift at a glance
- Camp Swift is about 5.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 314th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,944 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,500 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,352 a month.
Local data for Camp Swift, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Camp Swift, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,944
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$208,500
Median rent
$1,352/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
39.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,033), German Americans (386), Irish Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bastrop County. PPP loans are for Camp Swift.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,668
23,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$557M
FY 2026, $5,729 per person
How people get to work
Camp Swift, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled21.3%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Camp Swift, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
474
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Camp Swift, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.5%
U.S. 11.1% +16.4 pts
Cities near Camp Swift
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Circle D-KC EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 9.3 |
| BastropCity | 5 mi | 9.2 |
| McDadeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| PaigeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| WyldwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| ElginCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| SmithvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 18 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12 |
| RosankyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.4 |
| ManorCity | 17 mi | 9.8 |
| Hornsby BendCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| CouplandCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| GiddingsCity | 22 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Camp Swift, TX in?
- Camp Swift is in Bastrop County, Texas.
- What is the population of Camp Swift, TX?
- About 8,239 people live in Camp Swift, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Camp Swift?
- Nearby places include Circle D-KC Estates (3.9 mi), Bastrop (5 mi), McDade (7.4 mi), Paige (11 mi), Webberville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023